The volume contains 17 papers by archaeologists, historians and linguists who met at the University of Jena in October 2006 to compare the state of research in their particular disciplines on the early history of Thuringia. Here it became clear that in many respects the findings of historians and archaeologists cannot be reconciled with each other.... more...

With its assessment and linking of study reports into a coherent narrative, this book accurately describes the technological and economic opportunities of nanotechnology in all important sectors of industry affected. As such, it provides an in depth-analysis within the context of product groups and lead markets on the international level, with the... more...

Two exciting worlds of science and technology - the nano and microdimensions. The former is a booming new field of research, thelatter the established size range for electronics, and for mutualtechnological benefit and future commercialization, suitablejunctions need to be found. Functional nanostructures such as DNA computers, sensors, neuralinterfaces,... more...

Ground Vehicle Dynamics is devoted to the mathematical modelling and dynamical analysis of ground vehicle systems composed of the vehicle body, the guidance and suspension devices and the corresponding guideway. Automobiles on uneven roads and railways on flexible tracks are prominent representatives of ground vehicle systems. All these different kinds... more...